LAKESIDE PARK BOAT LAUNCH REGULATIONS
1. Strict adherence to all rules and regulations described in this document or posted at Lakeside Park is required. Failure to comply may result in revocation of your permit and/or other penalties including fines of up to $250.
2. Without exception, the permit holder must display one sticker (renewed annually) on the water craft and the second sticker (renewed annually) on the trailer. The trailer sticker shall be placed in a clearly visible spot near the license plate. The boat sticker shall be placed in a clearly visible spot on the port, aft area of the boat, above the waterline. Any boat or trailer missing a current annual permit sticker will be refused access. Owners of trailers found parked in Lakeside Park without a permit or of boats attempting to launch without a permit will be subject to a fines of up to $250.
3. All Village of Cazenovia residents and residents of municipalities entering into an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) are required to park in “Village/IMA Resident” parking spots #1-8 located closest to the lake first. If spots #1-8 are filled, Village/IMA residents may use parking spots #9-16. Permit holders from other municipalities may only use “Non-Resident” parking spots #9-16 located closest to Forman Street/East Lake Road. Parking in the “Village/IMA Resident Only” parking spots (#1-8) will result in a revocation of permit and a $100 fine.
4. Parking of vehicles and boat trailers shall be in the designated areas only. Vehicles and boat trailers parking in unauthorized areas in the park or on nearby streets will be ticketed and subject to towing at owner’s expense. Users may not access the ramp or remain in the park unless a parking space is available for their vehicle and trailer, with the exception of Village/IMA permit holders who launch their boats and immediately exit the park.
5. All permit applicants agree to the following terms as a condition of use of the Lakeside Park Boat Launch: Bilge pumps must be emptied after use in another body of water. Boats and trailers must be cleaned and inspected by the owner for invasive species and allowed to dry for 48 hours prior to launching at Lakeside Park. A boat inspection checklist must be completed for each boat every time it is launched. The inspection checklist will be completed by designated village enforcement personnel or by trained volunteer attendants designated by the Village. Any boat or trailer with evidence of pollutants will be denied access to the launch.
6. Lakeside Park opens at 6:30 am closes at 9:00 pm. Boaters must allow adequate time to complete removal of their craft before the park closes. Park gates will be closed and locked at 9:00 pm with the exception of special events authorized by the Board of Trustees.
7. Launch users are guests within the Village’s Lakeside Park. Inappropriate conduct within Lakeside Park such as excessive noise, littering or rude/combative behavior may result in revocation of permit and/or other penalties.